Family

Let us help navigate daily life with your growing family, with everything from kids’ craft and activity ideas to advice on discipline and birthday party inspiration.

I still need my big kid to believe in Santa

I still need my big kid to believe in Santa

For some parents, when kids question the existence of Santa, it can signal an end to childhood.

Jennifer Pinarski

My mom tried to be my best friend, but I won't do that to my daughter

My mom tried to be my best friend, but I won't do that to my daughter

"When I had my own daughter, I retained strong judgments for the way my mother had been with me as a kid. I didn’t want to do the same with Anna."

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

Santa tracker: 4 sites to try

Santa tracker: 4 sites to try

Want to keep tabs on Santa? These sites will help your family follow the Man in Red.

Amy Valm

8 Hanukkah crafts for kids

8 Hanukkah crafts for kids

From fun DIY menorahs to pretty dreidel paper crafts, celebrate the Festival of Lights with these kid-friendly Hanukkah projects.

Amy Valm

10 inventive Elf on the Shelf ideas

10 inventive Elf on the Shelf ideas

The holidays are approaching and the elf is watching! Check out our fun Elf on the Shelf ideas for inspiration.

Emily Rivas

7 hottest new video games for kids

7 hottest new video games for kids

Check out the coolest new video games just in time for the holidays.

Emma Waverman

5 decor tricks to deck the halls with ease

5 decor tricks to deck the halls with ease

Spruce up your home just in time for the holidays with these simple décor hacks from designer Sarah Hartill.

Kathryn Hayward

3 steps to make next Christmas easier

3 steps to make next Christmas easier

Plan ahead for next year! Use these tips to make next December a breeze.

Today's Parent

Keep calm and holiday on

Keep calm and holiday on

Trying to create a perfect Christmas? Your stress and exhaustion might be taking a toll on your loved ones.

Christina Vardanis

How to build a backyard rink

How to build a backyard rink

Now that the cold weather is upon us, here's how your family can build your very own backyard rink in four easy steps.

Laura Grande

Canadian Black Friday deals for families

Canadian Black Friday deals for families

Start your holiday shopping now with these Canadian Black Fridays deals.

Anna Chorazyczewski

13 great gifts under $25

13 great gifts under $25

You don't have to break the bank to give a heartfelt present. We've rounded up our favourite gifts under $25.

Erin Finlayson

10 tips for boosting your libido—naturally

10 tips for boosting your libido—naturally

Not in the mood? Try these tips and strategies for boosting your libido naturally.

Tara Campbell, ND

The real stay-at-home mom challenge? Admitting there is no challenge

The real stay-at-home mom challenge? Admitting there is no challenge

We need to walk away from the tired (and offensive!) working-mom-versus-stay-at-home-mom battle.

Jennifer Pinarski

5 ways to entertain kids at a restaurant

5 ways to entertain kids at a restaurant

The kids are starving, you've exhausted all the I Spy possibilities, and your phone battery is dead. Try these fun tricks to entertain kids at a restaurant.

Today's Parent

10 tips for baking with kids

10 tips for baking with kids

Baking with kids can be fun—even if the idea of them “helping” riles your inner control freak. Relax, we’ve got 10 tips to make it more joyful for everyone.

Today's Parent

10 comforting casserole recipes

10 comforting casserole recipes

The best part about casseroles is that they're super customizable! So whip up one of these casserole recipes tonight.

Corinne Guirgis

9 puberty books for girls

9 puberty books for girls

Have you had "The Talk" yet? Sometimes handing your tween daughter a book is a heck of a lot easier (and less embarrassing) for all involved.

Miriam Porter

Why we need more teachers like Chris Ulmer

Why we need more teachers like Chris Ulmer

Florida teacher Chris Ulmer has inspired Anchel Krishna to take up a new tradition at home with her special-needs daughter.

Anchel Krishna

13 great subscription gift boxes for everyone on your list

13 great subscription gift boxes for everyone on your list

Monthly subscription gift boxes are a fun way to extend the holiday season. Check out our favourites (including something for your furry friends).

Amy Valm